1994 Ford Mustang Reviews - Page 6 of 6

1994 Ford Mustang GT Coupe 5.0L V8 from North America

Summary:

Relatively easy on the wallet, faster than the car next to you, and looks good to boot. Buy one!

Faults:

Tires tend to wear quickly, and I have had to spend $950 to replace with 245/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 tires that will get maybe 15,000 miles.

When shifting from reverse into drive (car has A40DE automatic transmission), RPMs occasionally drop to 0 and the car stalls. Has occurred in traffic before, although this isolated incidence was chalked up to water in the gas tank.

General Comments:

The Mustang has been an American performance icon for over 35 years, second only to the Corvette. The 1994 SN95 redesign not only restored some lost power (returning the car to 215 manufacturer-claimed horsepower and 285 torque), but created one of the best looking cars on our roads today.

My '94 GT coupe with an automatic transmission can keep with or beat a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T 5-speed (0-60 in 6.5 seconds) and is almost as quick as a new GT Convertible (automatic), which would classify it as faster than probably 90% of cars one would encounter on the road.

The interior design is still lauded for its good looks, comfort, ergonomics, and simplicity, and when purchased used like mine, which is 7 years old, represents an amazing automotive bargain, considering I paid $8,650 (excluding tax, title, and tag).

The 5.0L V8 drinks gas like it's going out of style however, and I routinely have to fill up 2 or 3 times per week, at about $15 per time (regular unleaded).

I have only had the car for a little over 1,000 miles and about a month and a half, so I wouldn't expect too many problems, but I've had far less than I would expect from a 7-year old American car.

24th Jun 2002, 08:32

I would have to disagree with the part about the Mustang GT being faster than 90% of the cars on the road. I test drove a 1995 GT and it seemed sluggish for a muscle car. I drive mainly trucks with V8 engines and I would seriously have to say that I wasn't impressed with the car's acceleration at all. I have a friend who had a 1995 Camaro Z28, and that was a fast car. I'm not a Chevy person, but that car would blow the doors off a GT. I like Ford, but I wouldn't say it's faster than most cars. (Unless you did some serious modifications)

1994 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 from North America

Summary:

If you can find one for under $10K get it. They are the best!!

Faults:

The only thing that went wrong with this car was the Explorer that ran a light and totalled the car. Even still, the Explorer hit me at about 50-60 mph on the passenger side and the car held it back from killing me. Only one cut on my head from the passenger's side door. The door ended up on the center console.

General Comments:

One of the BEST cars I have ever owned. I abused it/babied it for all 25,000 miles. Long road trips, drag strip appearances and all, and it was a killer car.

7th Feb 2001, 03:28

I owned a 1983 GT 5.0L 5-speed. The car was incredibly fast but didn't handle very well. I understand newer Mustangs improved that area, but I still hear people complain.

Like your Mustang, mine suffered an early death after my girlfriend tried to stop a 70mph Lincoln by pulling out in front of it with the passenger side. The Mustang door was touching the gear shift from that one. Fortunately, only my pride was injured.

I remember beating 85-89 year Mustangs with that car, but lots of other cars could out-handle me on corners.

1994 Ford Mustang Coupe 3.8 from North America

Faults:

Blown head gasket at 59,000 miles as with many of the 3.8 engines from Ford. Ford totally denies any problems with this engine, although most mechanics are aware that hundreds of these vehicles have needed new head gaskets. Now having trouble with the transmission as well, seems to be getting worse every month.

General Comments:

With a paid off car, that has needed a new head gasket job, and now transmission troubles, I would advise anyone considering the purchase of a Ford vehicle to look elsewhere. Ford does not stand behind their vehicles, nor is "quality" job #1 anymore. Buy a Lexus and save yourself a whole lot of grief.

19th Jun 2001, 08:32

This is my second repair of the head gasket with no assistance, apparently I did not meet their extended warranty, 7 years or 100,000 miles, I am over 7 years with my 1994 which I purchased in February. Apparently there is always a problem with the coolant system and it has also caused my engine to crack.